Citizens can participate in two events that lead into the 42nd Annual Johnston Peach Blossom Festival: A Night of Games sponsored by the Edgefield County Chamber of Commerce and a Friday night street dance.
The Night of Games will be held on Thursday, April 30, 6 p.m., American Legion Building, 99 Edisto St., Johnston. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Proceeds benefit Chamber programs.
Game cards are $10 for one card or $15 for two cards for 18-20 games.
The street dance will be held Friday, May 1, next to the rides off Jackson St. The dance will run from 7-10 p.m. Spinning the tunes at this year’s Dance will be Elevated AV Productions, Travis Scott.
The popular Festival, which will be held May 2, is also taking applications for individuals, organizations, or businesses interested in being a part of event in these areas:
- Arts and Crafts: Donna Livingston, (803) 275-7002, P.O. Box 311, Johnston, SC 29832
- Parade: Parade: Jenny Herlong, (803) 480-2595, 607 Edisto Street, Johnston, SC, 29832
- Food Concessions: Noah Peterson, (803) 480-0135, P.O. Box 282, Johnston, SC 29832
The Johnston Peach Blossom Festival Premier Sponsor is AT&T.
Other Corporate Sponsors are Edgefield County Healthcare, J.W. Yonce and Sons, Spanky’s Service Center/Ridge Auto Parts and Supply, Dominion Energy, Bridgestone, KJs Market, Darling Ingredients, Generac, Luck Companies, Bondex, SC Pet Food Solutions, Ole Edgefield Butcher Shop, Meta, SRP Federal Credit Union, National Wild Turkey Federation, Regions Bank, and First Citizens Bank.
The Johnston Peach Blossom Festival Premier Entertainment Sponsor is 3 Star Vineyard and Orchard.
Peach Blossom Festival Entertainment Sponsors are Pendarvis Chevrolet, Trantech Radiator Products, Herlong Ford, and Titan Farms.
Thousands of patrons descended on Johnston each year to enjoy the day set aside to honor the peach industry, which has been so important in the development of the area. Each year, the Town goes all out with the Festival to open its arms to visitors.
